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Toss-up · 2008 Governor
Vermont Governor
In the 2008 Vermont Governor race, Jim Douglas (R) won by about 32 points.
Actual result
R+31.6
Final polls said
R+14.0
1 late poll · ✓
VotePredictor Elections predicted
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Winner
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Final rankings
How everyone who called this race did, ranked — VotePredictor Elections shown inline (★).
Pollsters — each pollster's final poll vs the result
| # | Pollster | Final call | Miss | Called |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Rasmussen (Rasmussen Reports) | R+14.0 | 17.6 | ✓ |
The polls behind it
1 poll · newest firstPollsterDateSampleMiss
Scott Rasmussen (Rasmussen Reports)2008-10-0618
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2008 Vermont Governor race?
Jim Douglas (R) won, by about 31.6 points (R+31.6).
When was the 2008 Vermont Governor election held?
It was held in November 2008.
Which party matches you?
These candidates split on taxes, health care, guns, and abortion. See where you land — and which members of Congress actually vote like you.